mikedwelle94[TK] Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'm at a loss here. My helmet is an MTK that I'm modifying and painting as an ROTJ style helmet, and I can't figure out how to make the ears stick. There doesn't seem be enough contact area for the glue on the rims of the ears. Any advice on an alternative method of attachment? Thanks, and happy new year! Sent from my SCH-R530U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasma Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 You can try making some small L or V shaped brackets out of ABS and using them to help secure the ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Glue and clamps are your friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedwelle94[TK] Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'll give it another go haha. Maybe I just need to trim them a little more. Sent from my SCH-R530U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Post some pics so we can see and maybe help better if the second go round doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I remember seeing bolts glued inside the ears on someone's ROTJ helmet once. The tighter the fit you trim the ears, the better they will fit. Might sound obvious but the less they need pulling into the helmet, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedwelle94[TK] Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the replies, gents. I went with hot glue so that whoever gets this helmet can more easily remove the ears if they want to. A little silicone for the gaps, and it's looking pretty sweet. Paul, I will be ready to purchase your helmet kit soon. I have some people interested in the bucket. Edited January 2, 2016 by SolidScrafty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotter301[501st] Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thank the Lord for Google lol what type of silicone did you use for the gaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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